Valokchian Confederation (Arstotzka)

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VALOKCHIAN CONFEDERATION

VALOKCHIAN KONFEDERACIJA

Motto:- "Soil of the six cooperates as one"
Meaning of flag:
Star: 8 white points represent peace and protection, while the 4 yellow points represent happiness, it also represents the 32 states as the 8 white points times the 4 yellow points equals 32
Black box surrounding star: The blackness surrounding the star represents power, and strength, displaying the unification of Valokchia among the 6 voivodeships
Red stripes: The red stripes signify strength, and determination, with the 5 count representing the founding ethnicites of Valokchia
White stripes: The white stripes represents possibility, showing the uncertain future of the Valokchian Confederation
National Anthem:- Name of Anthem
(factbook template credit to Ecclesiastical State)
National Anthem: Placeholder

Capital city: Mordvina (30.3 million)

Official languages: Valokchian
Regional languages: English, Gaelic, Lakhzov,  Axicz, Mulang
Other common languages: Latin

Ethnic groups (percentage to be determined)
Arstotzkan
Kolechian
Antegrian
Obristani
Koristan
Kaedwini
Lakhzov
Seaforthian
Asmerian
Thaerosian

- By race: 65.5% White, 12.6% Black, 10.1% Asian, 8.9% Pacific Islander, 2.9% Other

Religion: Catholic

Demonym: Valokchian

Government: Confederal presidential constitutional republic
 • President: Dimitry Kaminsky
•  Prime Minister: Gabija Milinyte
 • Speaker of the Federal Assembly: Vacant
 • Ministry of the Foreign States:  Arvydas Patras
VOIVODESHIP  GOVERNORS
Commonwealth of Arstotzka (ARSCOM) - Benas Gaska
Republic of Obristan (OBREP) - Matthew Callahan
Koristan States (KORSTA) -  Samuel Hajek
Serene Republic of Kolechia (KORSER) - Ipolitas Valipas
Mordvina Federal Capital District (MORCAP) - Zakus Wilkes
Republic of Antegria - Leopoldas Jeovaisas

Legislature: Valokchian Council
 
Formation
• Valokchian Imperium: 1241
• Socialist revolution and Union of Arstotzka: 1934
• Fall of UoA and declaration of Confederation of Valokchia: 1994

Area
• Total land area: TBD

Population
• 2018 estimate: 80,553,392
• 2019 estimate: 82,486,673
• Density: TBD

Combined GDP (PPP) 2018 estimate
• Total: $3.103 Trillion
• Per capita: $38,521 USD

Combined GDP (nominal) 2018 estimate
• Total: $2.142 trillion
• Per capita: $26,591 USD

GDP by sector: Agriculture 21.5%, industry 62.1%, services 16.4%

Population below poverty line: 12.1%

Labor force: TBD

Labor force by occupation: WIP

Main industries: Steel, Petroleum, Motor Vehicles,

Export goods: Steel, Petroleum, Motor Vehicles, Coal, Beef

Import goods:

Natural resources: Coal, Iron, Mercury, Uranium, Oil,

Agricultural products: Wheat, corn, beef, dairy

Gini (2018): 29.8 (medium)

Unemployment (%): 10%

Average gross salary: $22,000 yearly

Tax as % of GDP: 24%
• Corporate tax: 15% (net income up to $1,000,000) - 28% (on the balance)
• Individual (min): 0%
• Individual (max): 45%
• VAT or GST or Sales tax: 15% (average rate), 0% (Fruits and vegetables, medicines, and some groceries) or 8% (Books)

GDP allowed to the military (%): 3.75%

Currency: Valok (V$)
• Value of Lira when converted to USD: U1 = $0.25
• Value of US Dollar when converted to Lira: $1 = U3.96

Literacy rate (%): 95%

Life Expectancy at Birth: WIP
• Female life expectancy: 79.7 Years
• Male life expectancy: 74.8 Years

Age Structure:
• 0-14 years: WIP
• 15-24 years: WIP
• 25-54 years: WIP
• 55-64 years: WIP
• 65 years and over: WIP

Mean Years of Schooling: 12 yrs

Expected Years of Schooling: 14 yrs

HDI (2017): 0.803 (high)

Date format: mm.dd.yy (CE)

Drives on the: right

Calling code: WIP

ISO 3166 code: CB

Internet TLD: .vk

National Animal: Oriole

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VALOKCHIA AND HER CITIES

.1 (C): Mordvina - 25,211,311
.2: Detroit - 10,321,922
.3: Andzheles - 4,002,021
.4: Borisca - 2,193,421
.5 Skau - 1,322,491
.6 Opo - 1,002,911
.7 Orvech Vonor - 1,000,911
.8 Filadelfiya - 982,421
.9 Yurko - 911,313
.10 Cvetkovic- 871,311
.11 Vedor  - 821,922
.12 Grestin - 772,421
.13 Voskakova - 753,421
.14 Monxin - 721,191
.15 Jorke - 711,111
.16 Chisira - 698,311
.17  Vilnius - 498,921
.18 Jirlovy - 402,921
.19 Gediminas - 372,311
.20 Klipyel - 321,933
.21 Krobor - 299,921
.22 Kalipida - 242,211
.23 Great Rapid - 201,333
.24 Skaby - 178,211
.25 Gloria  - 123,499

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THE COUNCIL OF VALOKCHIA

SPEAKER OF THE VALOKCHIAN COUNCIL - PRIME MINISTER OF VALOKCHIA - PRESIDENT OF VALOKCHIA

Vacant - Gabija Milinyte - Dimitry Kaminsky

Republican Freedom	Great Rose	Social Nationalist	Bolshevik	Valokchian Syndicals
Dimitry Kaminsky	Arvydas Domantas	Serpiko Pavlovic	Dell Honecker	Zanov Goeras

THE BIG FIVE

REPUBLICAN FREEDOM
The Republican Freedom is a coalition of conservative parties consisting of neoconservatives, Christian right, and other associating factions that identify themselves to be apart of Republican Freedom. Beliefs within the Republican Freedom party usually vary from each faction, but a universal belief is mostly lower taxes and focuses more on private spending than government spending. Republican Freedom has been the leading party of Valokchia since 1994, since the 1994 revolutions that ended the Union of Arstotzka.


THE GREAT ROSE
Politicians who often associate themselves with the Great Rose party of Valokchia, usually are Social Democrats as the Great Rose is the largest social democratic party in the country. The Great Rose gladly promotes social and economic intervention in order to bring social justice within a democratic polity and capitalist system. The Great Rose is a relevant enough party to be considered apart of the big 5 within the Federal Assembly.

SOCIAL NATIONALIST
The Social Nationalists of Valokchia, believes in extreme nationalism and what could be considered fascism. Serpiko Pavlovic, the leader of the party believes in a Valokchia with only ethnic Valokchians residing within the borders due to fears of multi-cultural influences as Valokchia is quite diverse in culture near the Seaforth and Lahkzovian border.

BOLSHEVIK
The Bolsheviks of Valokchia has a keen interest in the studies made by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels and the revolutions made by Vladimir Lenin. The Bolsheviks believe in a society of no oppression towards the worker and common ownership of the means of production. This party used to be apart of the one-party socialist state of Arstotzka before revolutions in 1994 eventually overthrew the government for a more democratic government. Despite the Marxist-Leninist beliefs of the Bolshevik party, factions of members with several variants of the Marxist ideology exist within it.

VALOKCHIAN SYNDICALS
The syndicalists, a rather obscure party of the big 5, is apart of the ideology that is mostly non-existent on Mundus. Syndicalism is an economic system in which workers are grouped together in unions or "syndicates" in a confederation. The Syndicalists were once apart of the Arstotzkan revolutions but failed to be able to gain traction as the Bolsheviks were victorious. Although their beliefs are obscure, the Syndicals are well known in the parliament and are quite popular in elections...

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POLICIES OF VALOKCHIA

(credit to TYP

Abortion: Legal
Adultery: Legal but taboo
Age of Consent: 17 years of age
Age of Majority: 18 years of age
Age of Criminal Responsibility: 14 years of age
Anti-Discrimination Laws: The constitution of the Federation of Valokchia interdicts discrimination of gender, color, nationality, sexual orientation, religion, and ethnicity, personal opinion regarding such is not prohibited but opinions against are considered to be taboo.
Artificial Insemination: Legal
Assisted Suicide: Legal only if the recipient has a terminal disease
Bestiality: Illegal
Birth Control: Legal but regulated. Contraceptives are not provided by state health care.
Childcare: Daycare is subsidized by the government.
Concealed Carry of Firearms: Yes.
Death Penalty: Legal
Accepted execution methods
-Lethal Injection
-Firing Squad

Divorce: Illegal unless there is a confirmed case of adultery.
Double Jeopardy: Allowed in cases when there is new and compelling evidence against the accused.
Drinking & Consumption of Legal Substances Age: 21 years of age
Driving Age: 16 years of age
Drug Laws: Illegal
Education: Compulsory until the age of 18; Universities not provided by state.; Private school education permitted
Eminent Domain: Legal for public purposes with fair compensation for property owners.
Equal Pay for Equal Work: Yes
Felony Disenfranchisement: Legal
Flag Desecration: Desecration of the national flag or seal is legal, but is extremely taboo among most of the populace.
Freedom of Organisation: Legal.
Freedom Assembly: Legal
Freedom of the Press: All media is fere to express.
Freedom of Movement: Legal. Visas required for foreign visitors unless stipulated by treaty.
Freedom of Religion: Legal
Freedom of Speech: Legal
Gambling Age: 21 years of age
Gender Laws: Valokchia recognizes two genders. Male and female
Gun Laws: Background check
Homosexuality in the Military: Legal
Human Cloning: Legal
In Vitro Fertilization: Legal
Marriageable Age: 16 years of age for all parties
Military Conscription: No
Minimum Wage: Yes
Parental Leave: Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers preceding and after the birth of a child or children. 14 weeks are reserved for the mother, as maternity leave. Parents may share the remaining 46 weeks how they wish. Leave may begin up to 10 weeks before the due date but must begin when the baby is born. The state incurs the losses that businesses suffer as a result of this policy.
Polygamy/Polyandry/Group Marriage: Illegal
Pornography: Legal
Prostitution: Illegal
Race: Racial discrimination is prohibited in all areas of life.
Reproductive Rights: Women's reproductive rights include the following: freedom from coerced sterilization and contraception; the right to access good-quality reproductive healthcare; and the right to education and access in order to make free and informed reproductive choices.
Same-sex Marriage: Legal
Sex Reassignment Surgery: Legal
Sex Toys: Legal for persons at least the age of majority
Sexually Transmitted Infections: Anyone who knowingly carries such an infection is required to disclose that information to any potential sexual partners; otherwise, consent by that partner to participate in sexual activity is considered invalid, and the carrier of the infection can be charged with sexual assault; All STI and HIV/AIDS Medication is provided freely by the government.
Smoking Age: 21 Years of age
Sodomy Laws: Legal
State Ideology: Democracy
State Religion: None (Catholic majority)
Stem Cell Research: Legal
Taxation: WIP
Trial by Jury: Yes (With the exception of some other cases)
Torture: Illegal
Universal Healthcare: Free comprehensive healthcare for all citizens (medical, pharmaceutical, dental, hospital).
Voting age: 18 years.
Women's Rights: Discrimination based on gender identity is prohibited.
Working Age: None: (Only artistic field and some light risk-free jobs. Must have parent permission. Restricted working hours and shortened working week.); 13: (Light work only. Must have parent permission. Restricted working hours and shortened working week.); 16: (Unrestricted)
Working Week: 37 hours for wage laborers with overtime work allowed. Any hours in excess of this must be paid at "time and a half". All workers must have at least a 24 hour rest period, each week. All workers must have atleast a 10-hour rest-period each day.

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LEADERS OF THE UNION OF ARSTOTZKA AND THE VALOKCHIAN FEDERATION

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UNION OF ARSTOTZKA - 1934-1994

Antanas Snieckus

June 14, 1934 - May 11, 1945

Sabas Sokolov

May 14, 1945 - March 1, 1975

Ernst Ulbas

March 1, 1975 - June 14, 1992

Algirdas Brazauskas

June 14, 1992 - August 11, 1994

VALOKCHIAN FEDERATION - 1994-Present

Abram Kalinski

August 11, 1994 - August 11, 1999

Ramov Sabonis

August 11, 1999 - August 11, 2004/center]

Vejas Baniulis

August 11, 2004 - August 11, 2014

Danilo Pejic

August 11, 2014 - October 9, 2018

Dimitry Kaminsky

October 15, 2018 - Incumbent

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INFASTRUCTURE

INTERSTATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM

The Interstate Highway System is a system of large roads built all over Valokchia and connects the major cities of the country and provides easy and safe transport throughout the state by car. The highways end at checkpoints to Lahkzovia, Seaforth, and Eswen and are in continuous maintenance and expansion as since it starts in 1953, the project is still not complete as over hundreds of billions of dollars have been put into dedicating construction to the tens of thousands of miles of road in order to benefit the country as a whole. The project was proposed in 1950 by Sabas Sokolov and was approved once his thought was publicly expressed and in 1953 construction officially began on the highways that would soon take decades to completely link all cities of Valokchia.

I-94 days after opening, 1972

I-10 during construction, 1967

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HISTORY

MOST RECENT

UNION OF ARSTOTZKA ERA (1934 to 1994)

UNION OF ARSTOTZKA FACTBOOK AS OF 1993

Motto: Socialism cultivates unity

Capital City: Mordvina (15.5 Million)


Official Languages: Valokchian
Regional languages: English, Gaelic, Lakhzov,  Axicz, Mulang
Other common languages: Latin

Ethnic groups (percentage to be determined)
Arstotzkan
Kolechian
Antegrian
Obristani
Koristan
Kaedwini
Lakhzov
Seaforthian
Asmerian
Thaerosian

Religion: Athiest
Demonym: Arstotzkan

Government: Federal Marxist–Leninist one-party socialist state
General Secretary of the Bolshevik Party: Algirdas Brazauskas
Population (1993): 65,533,922
GDP (Nominal): $655.5 Billion USD
GDP per capita (Nominal): $10,002 USD

The Union of Arstotzka was a historic Marxist-Leninist state, that gained power following a violent revolution hosted by a large sum of the working class populations in 1934 during the Valokchian Imperium and influence from Rodinia. This era of Valokchia lasted 60 years as in 1994 much of the same revolution as a crisis following after a failed coup caused a spark of extreme tension between the people and the government, of which the people took advantage of. But, during the 60-year tenure of Marxist socialism, it was quite unstable, especially several years after 1934 as attempts to topple the socialist government failed miserably.

Initiatives, such as the construction of section 8 like apartments and construction of an interstate system also somewhat benefited the country as the interstate system linked highways between major cities allowing for easier and safer travel along with easy trade. Apartment blocks constructed from the 50s to 70s are also very common within the cities of Valokchia, which most people are housed in, though they are usually not great in condition they are available at a low cost and still provides all essentials an apartment would have, a bathroom, a kitchen, one or two bedrooms, and a living room.

This rendering of an aerial in Opo shows that UoA era housing is still prevalent in Valokchia

Pictures from the Union of Arstotzka Era, 1934-1994

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Circa 1934, Mordvina during Great Red Revolution


Circa 1976, Ernst Ulbas speaking with Secretary of Treasury Killis Sassibas


Circa 1970, skyline of Mordvina


Circa 1994, Parliamentary crisis shifts into a revolution


Circa 1983, 34th Platoon of the 5th Union Division of the Arstotzkan People's Armed Military


Circa 1974, Renaissence Center of Marx under construction in Detroit


Circa 1958, Statue of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels


Circa 1969, Grestin Police during a shootout with Kolechian separatists


Circa 1991, Ernst Ulbas giving a speech to the former People's Socialist Assembly of Valokchia in Mordvina


Circa 1987, Detroika Red Wings player Damian Lewis, a Seaforthian-Valokchian considered one of the best ice hockey players in Valokchia


circa 1988, cadets of the Valokchian Universal Police